Chief Accountant

About the jobDescriptionAn international premium brand in automotive glass and related services is establishing its operations in Kazakhstan (the company is registered with the AIFC). We are looking for a Chief Accountant to run the entire accounting function in-house — IFRS accounting, taxes and AIFC reporting — independentlyResponsibilitiesFull accounting cycle under IFRS: primary documents, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closePreparation and filing of Kazakhstan tax returns (VAT, CIT, payroll taxes) and AFSA / AIFC reportingPayroll and related reportingTreasury: cash, accounts receivable and payable, payments, bankingFinancial and management reporting; budgeting support; internal controlRequirementsUniversity degree in Accounting or Finance3–5 years of full-cycle accounting with independent close and statutory reportingConfident command of IFRS and Kazakhstan taxes (VAT, CIT, payroll)Experience with the AIFC / AFSA reporting or in international companies — a strong advantageModern accounting software / ERP, strong Excel, readiness for automation; 1CLanguages: Russian — fluent (mandatory); English — B2–C1 (mandatory); Kazakh — a strong advantageProfessional qualification (CAP/CIPA, ACCA, DipIFR) — an advantageConditionsOfficial employment, full-time, office in AstanaCompetitive salary + annual KPI bonusProfessional development in an international environmentPaid leave under the Kazakhstan Labour Code; 3-month probation periodSelectionAssessment task (on-site, in the office) + 2–3 interview rounds.ResponseAttach a short cover letter in English (5–7 sentences): your full-cycle accounting experience and why this role interests you.Key skillsTax reportingAccounting / financial reportingKazakh — B2 — Upper-IntermediateRussian — C1 — AdvancedEnglish — B2 — Upper-Intermediate